Patrick DiMarco

Former Gamecock and NFL Pro Bowler Patrick DiMarco was added to Shane Beamer’s football staff in March of 2021. He was given the title to Football Analyst and Assistant Director of Football Relations.

“Obviously, what he did as a player speaks for itself,” said Coach Beamer. “We told our team this – here’s a guy who was somewhat under recruited coming into Carolina, to have the career that he had here, and then to have a 10- or 11-year career in the NFL, make two Pro Bowls, play in a Super Bowl. He’s got a fantastic story. He’ll be a great resource for us as a staff. He’ll be here to help our offense and special teams as an analyst and assist Connor Shaw and Derrick Moore in their roles. He can’t coach on the field, but he will be a great resource for us.

DiMarco was a two-time team captain at South Carolina, playing tight end and fullback over the course of four seasons under head coach Steve Spurrier. He had brief stints with the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs before finally catching on with the Atlanta Falcons.

As a member of the Falcons, DiMarco had his finest season in 2015, going to his first Pro Bowl and earning second-team All-Pro honors as he caught 13 passes for 110 yards and two scores. In 2016, he made it to the Super Bowl with Atlanta before losing to the New England Patriots.

DiMarco spent his final three seasons with the Buffalo Bills (2017-19).